The Supreme Court rejected NCPCR’s challenge to Punjab and Haryana High Court rulings that upheld Muslim personal law, allowing girls to marry at 15. Justice Nagarathna stressed societal realities, saying criminalising young love could traumatise minors.
Kapil Sibal, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, delivered a poignant farewell to retiring Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, emphasizing his significant contributions and legacy surpassing that of his father. Sibal praised Chandrachud’s commitment to justice, equality, and inclusivity, marking his tenure as impactful and progressive within India’s judiciary.
The Allahabad High Court affirmed that interfaith couples can marry under the Special Marriage Act without needing to convert. The court also declared marriages solely based on personal agreements as legally invalid. This decision protects a couple facing threats and reinforces India’s secular and inclusive legal system. The case is scheduled for further hearing on July 10.